Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade funnel cakes using your Instant Pot that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This quick and easy recipe will satisfy your cravings for a classic fair treat in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Dry Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
For Frying and Dusting:
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients, then gradually incorporate them into the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Preheat the Instant Pot: Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode (High) and preheat. Heat vegetable oil in the pot to 375°F.
- Fry the Funnel Cakes: Pour batter into the oil in a circular motion. Fry for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Exercise caution and monitor oil temperature closely while frying.
- Funnel cakes are best enjoyed fresh and can be topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Instant Pot (Sauté Mode, Frying)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
